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I have spent all morning tying and knotting the fur I just have the last of the top to tie and then brush, I only craft in the morning , which is my best time. It’s a red panda.

This Is the pin cushion I made days ago it’s just hand sewn from scraps for fun

I crocheted this in 3days, but putting on the fur and brushing it took me an hour and what a difference brushing it made.. it’s a Christmas present for my sister Julie. Also by changing the colour to different grey wool and white with the same pattern I can make a husky.

I used embroidery thread and beads and buttons to embellish this tree skirt Took a close up and a full view pic

Last weekend we went to dolly for a couple of nights.i crochet a messy bun beanie and a pair of leg warmers.

I shall be adding ear flaps to baby hats and removing faux bobble and button and adding a wool Pom Pom and sewing to hat much safer. I have a clover bobble maker . And will crochet an under chin tie.

Bought this cheap tree skirt from amazon £12.99 as I liked the theme The nutcracker , however it’s so thin you can see the pattern through the backing fabric And it has no substance to it very disappointed. I now plan to add wadding and embellishments and see if I can improve it , I would send i

This is the second panel of my hand sewn rice bag , I am using fabric panels and embellishing them , Very relaxing and enjoyable

This is the model head I shall use for displaying my hats at the market

These are the two alpaca yarn blankets I made. They are both so warm and cosy. The blue one is for Euan and the other is for myself.

This time it’s a Siberian husky. I ran out of white wool so I used turquoise and purple . It’s for my sisters birthday today. I shall do another cushion as they crochet up so quickly it’s going to be a red panda.

I have had my sentro round knitting machine for awhile and made a couple of hats but to be honest I wasn't a fan.But I have been watching a few videos on youtube and thought I would give it a go this has a few mistakes but I am together using a 48 pin and a 22 pin.fifi new blanket.

Finally took a pic of my rice bag ,it is already in use and holds lots of craft goodies

The picture bottom I had the idea for my hat hoping to make the others too.

Therese’s friend Emma produced another baby boy - Ben - to go with Zack who was born in 2021, so I got busy again! Then I got a bit of a virus, so he had put on a couple of ounces by the time I got them to him. But they still fitted! 😰 Phew!

This is the final piece of embroidery work for my Japanese rice bag Tomorrow I will look out fabric for the lining and the bottom

I am knitting slipper socks I am half way through knitt8ng the sole . They are knitted on two needles instead of four. So much easier and no seams the sole is picked up stitches along the side and knitted. I am halfway along the sole..

More market makes. All three I made this morning.

I brought this yarn didn't look at picture on ebay probably they made it into yarn cakes there self didn't realise and it had some colours in it I didn't really care for.I have made this I have yse the colours I font like as little as possible I don't dislike it now it's done and will wear it.was go

Crochet a holder fits six rolls hoop on top to hung it up and draw string at bottom to rolls .x

Made this cardigan granny stripes i double layered the pockets was happy with these mixed buttons i found on amazon.fifi has a matching jumper 😁😁

Found a free pattern online for dk socks i usually use sock yarn they might not wash aswell but I am happy with results and a good way to scrap bits of yarn.

Finished these for diz she only has size three fit they do fit.i now have a thumb related injury so painful so having to rest it too much sock knitting lol.

Pom Pom swapped for a wool Pom Pom and sewn on with knitted ear flaps for warmth.

The two baby hats I have made, the button holds the bobble in place on the elastic attached to the bobble so that the bobble which is faux fur can be removed for washing. Or also can be removed so the hat is reversible and attached again. I am still making the mittens. The yarn is mohair and very

Here is the 3rd panel for the Japanese rice bag , being home bound with snow means more craft time

This is a Japanese style rice bag I am sewing by hand , this time I have chosen a Christmas theme I have so far completed one side , it is attached to wadding and I have sewn it all over

Made myself a cardigan and a beanie added buttons so hood can be remove if you want to.

Two hanging bird boxes I have left half of the roof open on one so you can put sweets or small gifts in side. Two more worry worms one is don’t worry bee happy. They could be bag charms or key rings.